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DANB, Dale Foundation names scholarship winners
The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) and its affiliate, the Dental Advancement through Learning and Education (DALE) Foundation, have awarded 10 individuals the 2024 Liz Koch Memorial Scholarship.
September 14, 2024
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NMSU-DACC earns AADH status
The American Academy of Dental Hygiene (AADH) has approved the New Mexico State University (NMSU) Global Campus and Doña Ana Community College (DACC) as accredited continuing education providers.
September 12, 2024
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Product Updates
Henry Schein One introduces new Dentrix offerings
Henry Schein One introduced two tools, Eligibility Essentials and Eligibility Pro, for Dentrix and Dentrix Ascend for dental insurance verification.
September 12, 2024
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Dental residents give remote learning a thumbs-up
Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York reported that while most dental residents viewed virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic as effective, most faculty disagreed.
September 11, 2024
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Dentsply Sirona introduces Primescan 2
Dentsply Sirona has launched its Primescan 2 intraoral scanner, which is designed to offer cloud-native, wireless functionality.
September 11, 2024
The Primescan 2 intraoral scanner. Image courtesy of Dentsply Sirona.
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Largest pool of men graduate from hygiene school
The largest number of male students recently graduated from the dental hygiene program at Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, PA.
September 10, 2024
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Regulatory Updates
Velmeni for Dentists receives FDA approval
Velmeni has received U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its artificial intelligence tool Velmeni for Dentists.
September 10, 2024
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Dental Education
Texas dental school names director of pain center
Dr. Kenneth Hargreaves, PhD, has been named the first director of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry's Center for Pain Therapeutics and Addiction Research.
September 9, 2024
Dr. Kenneth Hargreaves, PhD. Image courtesy of UT Health San Antonio.
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A-State gets $1.7M to study tooth decay
Robert Shields, PhD, a microbiology professor at Arkansas State University (A-State), has secured a $1.77 million grant to study the causes and effects of tooth decay.
September 9, 2024
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Laifen introduces titanium toothbrush
Personal care technology company Laifen has introduced its Wave Electric Toothbrush Titanium.
September 7, 2024
The Laifen Wave Electric Toothbrush Titanium. Image courtesy of Laifen.
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Man dies following dental procedure
By Melissa Busch
A 62-year-old man went into cardiac arrest while sedated and undergoing a dental procedure and died less than two weeks later.
April 16, 2025
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Mouthguards appear to work for apnea
By Ava Barros
Long-term mandibular advancement appliance use may effectively reduce symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. This study was recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
April 16, 2025
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Clinical tip: How to increase case acceptance using CBCT
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Steven Hernandez, a member of the CDOCS faculty, offers his tips to help you improve your case presentation skills, especially with dental implants using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).
April 16, 2025
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6 strategies to manage stress in times of rapid change
By Lisa Newburger
The key is not to avoid uncertainty but to manage it in a way that empowers you to move forward with confidence, writes Lisa Newburger.
April 16, 2025
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Why oral diseases are climbing in kids, young adults
By Ava Barros
Global oral health problems among adolescents and young adults may have become more common and more disabling due to rising rates of periodontitis and tooth loss, a study published recently in BMC Oral Health reports.
April 15, 2025
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Money may not be the only factor that delays oral care
By Ava Barros
Besides financial barriers, these personal factors may independently contribute to delays in seeking dental care. This study was recently published in BMC Oral Health.
April 15, 2025
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Dental coding: What you need to know about future updates to CDT 2026 codes
By Estela Vargas
Recently, the ADA's Code Maintenance Committee discussed changes to the Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature (CDT) for January 2026. Estela Vargas, CRDH, was there and tells you what you need to know.
April 15, 2025
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Practice sued again over assistant's alleged behavior
By Melissa Busch
A dental practice in Arizona is facing a second lawsuit related to one of its former dental assistants who is accused of inappropriately touching and taking images of undressed pediatric patients during dental x-ray exams.
April 14, 2025
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PRP shot may offer pain relief from TMJ osteoarthritis
By Ava Barros
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections after joint puncture may provide significant pain relief in patients with temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis, according to a review published recently in BMC Oral Health.
April 14, 2025
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The true cost of raising the bar in dental hygiene
By Kelly Tanner, PhD, RDH
If you're a dental hygienist stuck inside "a prophy mill," Dr. Kelly Tanner is here to help, diving into what it really takes to elevate dental hygiene protocols and why it's worth it.
April 14, 2025
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Do's and don'ts for growing your practice
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
The keys to accelerating your practice's growth aren't mysterious or even difficult, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Implementing these two steps can propel your practice to new heights.
April 14, 2025
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Dental hygienist sues, alleging wrongful termination
By Melissa Busch
A dental hygienist/assistant filed a lawsuit against a prosthodontist and dental practice, accusing them of wrongfully terminating her due to a disability.
April 11, 2025
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